Learn to Skate Program Overview
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Learn to Skate F.A.Q.
The Compuware Arena Basic Skills Program has been developed as a beginning ice skating program that is challenging and rewardingbut most of all fun. Participation in the program will enable skaters of all ages and abilities to learn the fundamentals of ice skating while teaching them the skills necessary to advance to a competitive or recreational figure skating or hockey program.
Learn to Skate classes meet once a week. Each class is grouped by skating level and includes a 25 minute lesson and 25 minutes of supervised practice time. Instructors include Compuware Arena Professionals and players from the Plymouth Whalers hockey team (when available).
SUMMER LEARN TO SKATE AND LEARN TO PLAY.
The dates for summer Learn to Skate and Learn to Play have been announced! Skating classes are offered on Tuesdays from 11am - noon. Classes start on July 8th and run through August 12. The cost of this 6 week session is $75. Learn to Play is offered on Wednesdays from 6:10-7:00pm starting on August 6 running through August 27. The cost of this 4 week session is $50. For more information, or to register, please call 734-453-6400.
Program Benefits
- Family discounts
- Two complimentary passes to a public skate session
- Complimentary ticket to a Plymouth Whalers hockey game
Skaters receive an evaluation form at the end of each session. Badges are available for purchase.
Skate rental is available for $3. Helmet Rental also available for $2.
Learn to Play Hockey
The USA Hockey Cross-Ice instructional program is based on a model of practicing and playing hockey across the ice surface as compared to practicing and playing lengthwise along the full length of the ice surface. This program is designed to be the natural progression from Learn to Skate (Hockey 1 - Hockey 5) to the Compuware House League.
Program Benefits
- Group sizes become smaller which means learning and teaching will become more effective.
- Playing on a smaller rink results in increased puck possession time for each player.
- The feeling of being an important part of the action increases because of the size of the rink.
- Hockey sense, or understanding the principals of the game, is being developed at a young age.
Children who begin their hockey training in this environment have an outstanding hockey experience.
Instructors include players from the Plymouth Whalers (based on availabilty) and CA Professionals.
The role of instructor is to emphasize skill development - skating, stick handling, passing and shooting. Creating a sense for the game in a fun environment.
Each player receives a jersey and complimentary passes to a Sticks and Pucks session.
FULL EQUIPMENT IS REQUIRED.
All players must have some skating lesson experience.
USE CHART TO DETERMINE LEVEL
| Class |
Age/Test Requirement |
| Snowplow Sam
1, 2 & 3 |
3-5 yr/no previous experience necessary |
| Basic
1 & 2 |
Ages 6 and up or passed Snowplow Sam 3 |
| Basic
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ages 6 and up, passed Basic 2, or passed previous Basic Level |
| Freestyle |
Advanced level, passed Basic 8 |
| Hockey
1 & 2 |
Ages 5 and up or passed Snowplow Sam 3 |
| Hockey
3, 4, 5 |
Passed Hockey 2 or previous Hockey Level |
| Adult
1, 2, 3, 4 |
No experience necessary |
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